FACULTY HANDBOOK
This handbook is provided as a "How-To" guide for faculty. It is intended to serve as a reference guide for all
faculty. In addition to this handbook, faculty members should also be familiar with the College Catalog,
Student Handbook, RSCC's and TBR's Policies
Questions concerning areas covered and not covered in this handbook should be directed to the
Vice President for Student Learning
Revised: November 2015
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Roane State Community College
Mission Statement
Roane State Community College’s vision is to be a premier learning institution that
transforms lives, strengthens community, and inspires individuals to excellence.
Roane State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year postsecondary institution
serving the higher education needs of a diverse eight-county service area, which includes Roane,
Anderson, Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Loudon, Morgan, and Scott counties and expands to
include Knox and Blount counties for the delivery of a broad range of health science programs.
Roane State provides multiple staffed teaching locations and a wide range of flexible teaching
delivery modes and distance education technologies to accommodate the diverse learning needs
of students balancing multiple priorities in the pursuit of their educational goals.
Roane State Community College’s programs and services enhance individual lives and the
economic development of the region by delivering a challenging and supportive collegiate
experience. The college awards the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of
Science in Teaching degree for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and
provides career education for Associate of Applied Science degree or Technical Certificate
graduates to enter the workforce. Roane State also upgrades employee skills with a wide range
of continuing education and workforce development offerings, provides a pathway to
postsecondary education for high school students through dual studies, and brings cultural,
educational, and recreational opportunities to its communities.
Regardless of their program of study, Roane State students are provided a sound foundation in
critical thinking and communication skills and exposed to a curriculum and experiences designed
to broaden their understanding and respect for wellness, civic engagement, diverse ideas and
cultures, a sense of the global community, and the technology required to succeed in 21st century
society.
The college community affirms as its highest values honesty, integrity, respectful
communication, and a commitment to personal and professional accountability and measures its
institutional success by the success of its students.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement
Academic Advising
Academic Council
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Academic Faculty Promotion
Academic Faculty Tenure
Accidents and Claims Against the College
Animals on Campus
Bookstore
Campus Police
Center for Teaching Arts and Technology
Class Rolls, Attendance and Records
Commencement
Counseling and Career Services (CCS)
Courier Service
Course Syllabus Requirements
Disability Services
Email Accounts Required
Educational Benefits Offered by the College
Emeritus Faculty Status
Employee Benefits at Roane State Community College
Equipment Control
Exam Schedules
Faculty Qualifications
Faculty Evaluation
Faculty Senate
Faculty Workload Guidelines
Food and Drink
Full-Time Faculty Hiring Procedure
Guests and Visitors
Harassment
Inclement Weather
Information Technology Divisions
Institutional Effectiveness
Intellectual Property
Learning Centers
Library Services
Missing Property
Office Hours
Outside Employment
Placement Services
Post-Tenure Retirement Program
Professional Development
Purchasing Department
Regents Online Degree Program
RSCC Grading System
Smoking
Social Media
Student Evaluations
Student Problems
Standing Committees
Testing Services
Travel Policies and Procedures
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Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
As noted in Roane State Community College policy, PA-24-01, full-time faculty members are
required to assist with student advisement, registration, and follow along student activities
including retention and placement.
At Roane State, academic advisement is a shared responsibility of the student and the faculty
advisor. Newly admitted students to Roane State are directed to schedule an individual
appointment with one of the professional advisors in the Advising Resource Center. During the
student’s first semester of enrollment, they are assigned a faculty advisor in their major area of
study. The advisor works closely with the student in determining his/her education goals and in
developing a plan for completing these goals. Students can view the name of their faculty advisor
through their RaiderNet account.
All students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor at least once a year. Not all RSCC
locations have full-time faculty advisors for each major. Students are encouraged to contact
his/her advisor to schedule an appointment well in advance of registration time periods. All
sophomores are encouraged to meet with their advisor to plan for graduation and to complete the
Intent to Graduate form.
For additional information and for a link to faculty advisor resources and training information,
visit the Advising Resource Center (ARC) webpage.
ACADEMIC COUNCIL (AA 05-01)
The purpose of the Academic Council is to ensure that Roane State's courses/programs and
policies meet the needs of its clientele while maintaining consistent quality standards with
college purpose and goals, complying with Tennessee Board of Regents and Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, and
preventing unnecessary proliferation and duplication of courses across the curriculum.
The membership of the Academic Council consists of representation from faculty and
administration by virtue of the following positions:
 Vice President for Student Learning, Chair
 Dean of (each academic division)
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Director of Records/Registration
President of the Faculty Senate
Director of Library Services
Faculty Representative(s) - (appointed representatives should be from academic divisions
not represented by the Faculty Senate President)
Student Representative(s) - 2
Counseling Representative or Counseling Representative
Director of Advising/Articulation
Data Analyst, Institutional Research
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Research/SACS Liaison Officer
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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MEETING FREQUENCY:
 Should have standing monthly time subject to cancellation for lack of agenda items.
There is no required frequency for meetings.
 Special called meetings with 1 (one) week notice.
AGENDA ITEMS:
 Agenda items should be placed on the public computer network one week prior to the
meeting date. All agenda items will be marked curricular or non-curricular in nature.
Curricular items include course and program additions/deletions as well as proposals for
new programs. Non-curricular items include academic admission and readmission
policies, articulation, and advising and library issues.
 Notice of agenda items will be distributed via e-mail to all faculty and staff one week
prior to the meeting.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY (PA-22-02)
RSCC subscribes to the Tennessee Board of Regents institutional policies on academic freedom
and responsibility and specifically acknowledges compliance with TBR Policy on Academic
Freedom and Responsibility (5:02:03:30). The RSCC institutional policy embodies and
communicates clearly all provisions, definitions, and stipulations of the Board policy and
provisions, definitions, and stipulations unique to RSCC.
RSCC recognizes the principle of academic freedom, pursuant to which:
 The faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing his/her subject,
being careful not to introduce into the teaching unrelated subject matter.
 The faculty member is entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the
results, subject to the adequate performance of his/her other academic duties. Research
for financial gain must be based upon a written, signed agreement between the faculty
member and the appropriate academic officer(s).
 The faculty member is a citizen, a member of a learned profession, and an officer of the
institution. When the faculty member speaks or writes as a citizen, he/she should be free
from institutional censorship or discipline, but his/her special position in the community
imposes special obligations. As a person of learning and an educational officer, he/she
should remember that the public may judge the profession and the institution by the
faculty member's utterances. Hence, a faculty member should at all times be accurate,
should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and
should make every effort to indicate that he/she does not speak for the institution.
 The principles of academic freedom and responsibility here defined are applicable both to
faculty as defined in TBR policy 5:02:07:00 and to non-tenure track full-time, part-time,
or adjunct faculty.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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ACADEMIC FACULTY PROMOTION (PA-26-01)
Promotion in rank is recognition of past achievement of the individual being considered for
promotion. In addition, the advancement in rank is recognition of future potential and a sign of
confidence that the individual is capable of even greater accomplishments and of assuming
greater responsibilities. The policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR 5:02:02:30) is to
make promotions strictly on consideration of merit tempered by college and fiscal
considerations. The purpose of this policy is to help ensure that promotions are made
objectively, equitably, impartially, and as recognition of merit consistent with the following
policy guidelines.
The president of the college is responsible for the master staffing plan of the college. In
developing such a plan, the president will consider the fiscal impact of each promotion
recommended to the Board.
ACADEMIC FACULTY TENURE (PA-22-01)
Tenure is awarded only by positive action by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), pursuant to
the requirements and procedures of this policy. RSCC subscribes to the Tennessee Board of
Regents institutional policies on academic tenure and specifically acknowledges compliance with
TBR Policy on Academic Tenure (5:02:03:70). The RSCC institutional policy embodies and
communicates clearly all provisions, definitions, and stipulations of Board policy and provisions,
definitions, and stipulations unique to RSCC.
The award of tenure is recognition of the merit of a faculty member and of the assumption that
he/she would meet the long-term staffing needs of the department or academic program unit and
the college. The continued professional growth and development of faculty is necessary for
institutions of higher education to continue to provide educational programs in accordance with
the college’s mission, goals, and changing needs. Tenure is awarded only to those members of
the faculty who have exhibited professional excellence and outstanding abilities sufficient to
demonstrate that their future services and performances justify the degree of permanence
afforded by academic tenure.
The quality of the faculty is maintained primarily through the appraisal, by faculty and
administrative officers, of each candidate for tenure. Tenured faculty have the assurance of
continued employment during the academic year until retirement or dismissal for adequate cause,
financial exigency, or curricular reasons, as further discussed herein. TBR does not award tenure
in non-faculty positions. Notwithstanding the above, this Section shall not be interpreted as
diminishing the rights of non-faculty employees previously awarded tenure.
ACCIDENTS AND CLAIMS AGAINST THE COLLEGE
When an accident occurs, contact Roane State Police Department immediately. Public Safety
Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached by phone in Roane
County at (865) 882-4500.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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In the event of an accident, the College must immediately and thoroughly investigate to
determine the cause and collect appropriate related documentation. For each claim filed against
the College, the Executive Vice President for Business & Finance is required to submit a
departmental report which details the circumstances surrounding the incident. Per the TBR
General Counsel’s Office, the following information is needed when a student, guest, or
employee is injured while on College-owned or controlled (i.e., leased) property:
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Date and time of incident
Names and addresses of all parties and witnesses
Written statements from all parties and witnesses
Copies of any written correspondence, notes, etc., from the claimant or others regarding
the claim
Weather conditions at the time of the incident
Exact location of the incident (include location of each party of the incident and the
location of any witnesses)
If in any way the incident involves a College employee, determine the nature of his/her
regular duties and also the nature of his/her activity immediately before and during the
incident; i.e., was the activity connected in any way with the employee’s duties
Exact nature of the injuries sustained
If the incident occurred in connection to an existing condition on College-owned or
controlled property, provide the exact condition of the property (floor, step, sidewalk,
etc.) as it related to the incident. Specify whether and for how long College employees
were aware of the condition and/or defect in the property fixtures (Photographs of the site
are extremely helpful)
Notes of all conversations, including phone conversations, with the claimant regarding
the claim and action taken by the College
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee law, any claims against Roane State Community College must
be filed with the Division of Claims Administration for the State of Tennessee. A copy of the
Claim for Damages form for use in filing such a claim is available in the Executive Vice
President for Financial Services Office. The form must be completed by the claimant and mailed
by the claimant to the address listed at the top of the form.
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS (GA-36-01)
It is the policy of Roane State Community College (RSCC) to provide a safe environment for all
students, employees, guests and visitors to the college. Toward this end, the following policy
regarding animals on campus (including service animals and other categories of animals) shall be
enforced and shall apply to all members of the campus community as well as all individuals
using the campus grounds or buildings, including all RSCC campus locations.
Please review the policy for further information or clarification.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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BOOKSTORE
Roane State Campus Bookstores are located on the Roane County Campus and on the Oak Ridge
Branch Campus. Both stores offer a full line of new and used textbooks. Many textbooks are
available for rent or as e-books to lower student textbook costs. Roane State clothing items,
including program specific uniforms and tools, school and office supplies, as well as laptop
computers, tablets, software and accessories are available.
 Hours - Regular hours for both the Roane County and Oak Ridge Bookstore are:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Extended hours are offered during peak
registration periods and at designated book buyback periods.
 Free Book Delivery Service - UPS Same Day Shipment is available from both stores.
Payment must be received prior to shipment. Orders may be placed online or by calling
(865) 882-4671 or 1-800-343-9104, ext. 4671. Online orders may be charged to excess
financial aid funds during specified charge periods. Check the bookstore website for
dates.
 Online Orders- -For “Web Orders,” go to www.rscc.bncollege.com.
CAMPUS POLICE
If you need the assistance of Roane State Police Department personnel while teaching on the
Roane County campus, call Security at ext. 4500. If you are teaching on the Oak Ridge campus,
call the Campus Police Office at ext. 2000. If you are teaching at a satellite campus, ask the
administrator, locate the public safety officer at the center to assist you, or call the police.
Possession or use of firearms or a dangerous weapon of any kind is prohibited.
CENTER FOR TEACHING ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (CTAT)
The Center for Teaching Arts and Technology is located on the second floor of the library on the
Roane County Campus. CTAT is the point of contact to get assistance for instructional
technology needs, assistance with electronic course materials, or training in instructional
software and D2L/Momentum, the college’s learning management system. The Center provides
services in the following areas: instructional technology support, distance learning support, and
training.
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Distance Education
Distance Education coordinates flexible and convenient educational opportunities
through web courses including the Regents Online Degree Program and other nontraditional student programs.
o Web Courses
Web courses at RSCC are taught using Momentum (D2L). Some courses
require on campus testing, while others may not. Check the syllabus for
detailed information.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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o Distance Education Support
The distance learning support component of CTAT is responsible for assisting
faculty with online (D2L/Momentum) courses, as well as for web-enhanced
on-ground courses.
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Instructional Technology Support
The instructional technology support component of CTAT is responsible for assisting
faculty in the development of multimedia content and course materials. The CTAT
staff is also available to assist with the creation of course materials such as podcasts
and learning objects.
CLASS ROLLS, ATTENDANCE AND RECORDS (AA-09-01)
Faculty members should access their class lists via RaiderNet frequently during the semester to
check for proper registration of students attending each class. Particular attention should be given
to the accuracy of class lists after the add period is over. Class lists should be carefully reviewed
after the add deadline and corrections or discrepancies should be reported to the Admissions and
Records Office by the faculty member. Any student in the class at that time, not listed on the
class list, must be sent to the Admissions and Records Office to clarify the discrepancy. Students
must be fully registered before they are allowed to attend any class. It is the responsibility of the
faculty member to see that the student clears any discrepancy in his/her registration status. The
Admissions and Records Office will notify the faculty member of the admission status of such a
student. Faculty will be notified by email each semester of the dates that RaiderNet will be open
for grading. These dates are also posted in RaiderNet each semester. During this period faculty
can enter RaiderNet and record grades for their assigned classes. No final grades may be reported
for students whose names do not appear on the official roll. Faculty members must maintain
accurate rolls at all times. Class lists and copies of grades assigned can be printed from Raidernet
for faculty use.
COMMENCEMENT
Full time faculty members are expected to attend either the Friday night or Saturday morning
ceremony depending on teaching discipline. Academic caps, gowns, and hoods are required for
the May commencement. The bookstore orders rental regalia for faculty if they do not own
regalia. Faculty will be advised when regalia orders are due.
Commencement is typically held on the first or second Friday and Saturday in May after the
semester has ended. Specific information is posted on the Roane State Community College
Commencement website in March.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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COUNSELING AND CAREER SERVICES (CCS)
Counseling and Career Services assists students with successfully completing their college work
and establishing good foundations for future growth. CCS has offices at both the Roane County
Campus and the Oak Ridge Branch Campus. The staff is comprised of professionally trained
counselors who provide students with a wide range of services including:
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COMPASS Placement Testing
New Student Orientation Sessions
Entrance Advising for First-Time Freshmen during New Student Orientation
Short-Term Personal Counseling
Career Assessments, including the online Kuder Career Planning System
Career Counseling for Undecided Degree-Seeking Students
COURIER SERVICE
RSCC courier service runs daily from the Roane County Campus to all of the surrounding site
campuses. Since site campus mail is brought back to the Roane County Campus to be sorted and
sent out the following day, please allow an extra day for items to reach the other site campuses.
Please make sure your materials are in the courier box approximately one hour before the
courier's arrival time. Below is the courier schedule:
ARRIVAL
Roane County
Morgan County
Loudon County
Knoxville
Oak Ridge Branch Campus
Campbell County
Scott County
Fentress County
Cumberland County
Roane County
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
DEPARTURE
7:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
COURSE SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS
Instructor prepared course syllabi should include:
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Goals and Outcomes
o General Education Goals and Outcomes-Check catalog, "College Graduation"
section for general education goals and outcomes.
o Other Goals-Other course goals should be established by division and available in
division office.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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o Other Outcomes-Other course outcomes should be established by division and
available in division office.
Course Assessment Techniques
Assessment of General Education Goals/Outcomes
Assessment of Other Goals/Outcomes
Instructor grading and attendance policies based on college policies are in the catalog
Required college policy statements:
ADA statement: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, it is the students'
responsibility to contact their instructors concerning any special accommodations
required, for the completion of course requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Roane State Community College is at equal opportunity
Affirmative Action Educational Institution. No person shall be excluded from the
participation in, be denied the benefit of or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age or
handicap.
Topical Outline (and/or dated schedule of readings and assignments)
Other Suggested Syllabus Information:
Instructor Name, campus office and phone number;
Textbook(s) for the course; Special Projects/Assignments;
Assignment descriptions; Information on tests, exams, essays, etc.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Disability Services at RSCC are provided through the Counseling and Career Services Office to
students who choose to self identify. Disability Services cannot provide disability assessments;
however, the office can provide students with referrals to obtain assessments and documentation
outside the College. Classroom accommodations or other disability services cannot be provided
until the student has submitted appropriate documentation to Disability Services. Instructors
should only provide accommodations after receiving the Accommodation Plan Form, which
outlines any specific accommodations.
EMAIL ACCOUNTS REQUIRED (GA-18-05)
All Roane State Community College employees will have a college email address, and all
official electronic correspondence will be via that address. See Electronic Information Systems
(Email) Policy, GA-18-03, for how to obtain an email address and use of the college email
system.
 Redirecting of email
If an employee wishes to have email redirected from their official @roanestate.edu
address to another email address, (e.g., @aol.com, @hotmail.com, or an address on a
departmental server) they may do so, but at their own risk. The College will not be
responsible for the handling of email by outside vendors. Having email redirected does
not absolve employees from the responsibilities associated with official communication
sent to his or her @roanestate.edu account. This policy does not preclude staff or faculty
from using personal email accounts for communications; however, the employee alone is
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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responsible for reading official college correspondence. Only college email accounts will
be maintained. The college has no responsibility for keeping up with personal staff or
faculty email accounts.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE
Roane State Community College is committed to the need for the continued professional growth
and development of employees. Support for educational assistance of personnel and their
dependents is an important vehicle for addressing that need. These programs are subject to
availability of budgeted institutional funds.
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PC-130 – Per TBR guidelines, full-time employees of the TBR and UT systems are
eligible to enroll in one course per term at any public postsecondary institution, with
fees waived for the employee on a space-available basis. All full-time employees of
the College are eligible to participate upon the first day of employment. The course
must be for credit; employees must meet the regular academic rules and regulations
of the institution offering the courses. Tuition charges, maintenance fees, student
activity fees, registration/access fees will be waived for the employee. Employees,
however, are responsible for special course fees and the cost of books, supplies and
application fees. TBR employees must present an approved PC-130 form at the time
of registration.
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Employee Audit/Non-Credit Program - This program is designed to provide course or
maintenance fees only for an employee who takes a course on an audit/non-credit
basis at a TBR Institution with continuing work responsibilities at the home
institution. Any regular full-time or part-time employee, including faculty, at a TBR
institution who has been employed by the institution for at least 6 months is
eligible to participate with the approval of the Director of Human Resources. Regular
part-time employees may receive a prorated portion of assistance based on a
percentage of contract for employment. The program is designed to pay
tuition/maintenance fees for credit or job-related non-credit courses for a maximum
of six credit hours or two non-credit courses per semester. Employees, in counsel
with their immediate supervisors, should limit the number of courses audited to
maintain an optimum level of job performance. Course enrollment will be permitted
on a “space- available basis”.
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Request for Fee Discount for Spouse and/or Dependent - The TBR Policy Number
5:01:04:10 establishes a Student Fee Discount Program for spouses and dependents of
TBR employees. The employee must be a regular employee in an active pay status or
working a minimum of 50 percent of the time or more at a TBR institution. The
spouse and/or dependent children must be admitted to the TBR institution or TCAT
through regular admissions procedures. The employee must complete a “Request for
Fee Discount for Spouse and/or Dependent” form and forward to the Human
Resources Office for approval. The amount of the student fee discount for spouses
and dependent children of full-time employees shall be no more than one-half (50
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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percent) of the undergraduate maintenance fee. The student fee discount shall apply
only to undergraduate courses at TBR institutions and TCAT. Eligible spouses
and/or dependent children may enroll in any number of courses up to and including
full-time study.
EMERITUS FACULTY STATUS (PA-28-01)
Faculty having served Roane State Community College for a minimum of ten years shall be
eligible for emeritus faculty status upon retirement from the institution. Emeritus faculty status
is an honor bestowed for distinguished institutional services. Designation as emeritus faculty
shall be at presidential discretion.
In addition to appointment directly by the President, a nomination for emeritus status can be
made by any tenured faculty member; however, the nomination must be affirmed by a majority
of faculty within the candidate’s division and endorsed by the division chair and the Vice
President for Student Learning.
Emeritus faculty shall be entitled to such privileges and benefits, other than monetary
compensation, as the institution designates insofar as such privileges and benefits are within the
limits of the institution’s discretionary authority. Such privileges and benefits may include an
identification card designating the holder as emeritus faculty and entitling the holder access to
certain institution facilities and services commonly available to faculty. The privileges and
benefits carry with them the same responsibility as for regular faculty.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Who is eligible?
 The following information is a summary of most benefits offer to regular (full-time and
permanent) employees. Please check RSCC and/or TBR policy for full descriptions.
 Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis depending upon the
number of hours worked.
 Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Summary of Benefits
Benefit
Annual Leave:
Full time
administrator
Fiscal Faculty (12
month)
Bereavement Leave
Eligibility
Accrues from date of
employment
Condition
15 hours per month accrued after 51% of month
worked
Immediately
Cancer & Intensive
Care Insurance
Civil Leave
Immediately
Provides all regular, full-and part-time
employees time off without loss of pay to attend
the funeral of an immediate family member.
(Such days shall not exceed 3 regular scheduled
work days.)
Employees pay premiums.
COBRA
An employee may
continue the same
medical benefits
through COBRA if:
 The employee
and/or the
employee’s
dependents lost
coverage due to
one of the
"qualifying
events."
 The employee
and/or the
employee’s
dependents are
not eligible for
Medicare.
The employee and/or the
employee’s dependents
are not insured under
another medical plan.
Immediately
Regular pay for all time while serving on jury
duty or as a subpoenaed witness. Money must
be returned to state if annual leave is not taken.
An employee may continue his or her single or
family medical coverage for a maximum of 18
months if the employee loses coverage due to
one of the "qualifying events" listed below:
 Employment is terminated (including
layoffs) for any reason other than gross
misconduct.
 The employee's work hours are reduced
so he or she is no longer eligible under
the state plan's eligibility rules.
 The employee's job appointment
changes so he or she is no longer
eligible under the state plan's eligibility
rules (such as changing to a temporary
position).
Dependents of the employee may continue their
medical coverage for a maximum of 36 months
if the dependents lose coverage due to one of the
"qualifying events" listed below:
 The death of the employee.
 The divorce of the dependent from the
state employee.
 With respect to a dependent child,
because the dependent child is no longer
eligible as a dependent under the state
plan's eligibility rule.
(For example, a child reaches the
limiting age, drops out of college, gets married,
is no longer dependent on the employee, etc.).
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Credit Unions
Immediately
Death Benefits
Immediately
Dental Insurance
After one full month or
current employee:
during annual drive
Direct Deposit
Immediately
Educational
Assistance
Educational Leave
Employee Assistance
Program (EAP)
Immediately
Immediately
Faculty Sick Leave
Bank
Available to regular full
time faculty or full time
employees with faculty
rank
Membership and payroll deductions are
available through the Tennessee Teachers Credit
Union and Educator’s Credit Union. Loans and
other services are also available according to
credit union guidelines.
In accidental or natural death, while in service,
accumulated annual and sick leave paid to
beneficiary or estate.
Employees can choose one of two plans
available:
 Prepaid Plan
 PDO (Preferred Dental Organization).
Each plan offers preventive, diagnostic, basic,
and major benefits. However, the employee
may have a waiting period before these benefits
are available. Employee-paid premium.
Payroll checks deposited in the bank of the
employee’s choice.
 Faculty or Administration / Professional
Staff Grant- in-Aid Program.
 Faculty or Administration / Professional
Staff Tuition / maintenance Fee
Reimbursement Program.
 Employee Audit Program.
 Clerical and Support Staff Maintenance
Fee Payment Program.
 Fee Waiver for TBR/UT System
Employees.
 Desegregation Development Programs.
 Fee Discount for Spouse and/or
Dependent Children.
 Public Higher Education Fee Waiver for
State Employees.
 Fee Discount for Dependent Children of
Licensed Public School Teachers or
State Employees.
See TBR Policy for specifics.
EAP provides consultation for employees who
are experiencing personal problems which could
impact their work performance and/or personal
well-being. Services are confidential.
Provide emergency sick leave to members who
have suffered a serious, unplanned illness or
injury and who have exhausted all their personal
sick leave and annual leave, if applicable, in
accordance with the TBR Policy No.
05:01:01:07 and TBR Guideline P-060 and
RSCC policy PA-10-04.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Family and Medical
Leave
After 12 months having
worked 1,250 hours
during the 12 months
preceding the start of the
leave.
Flexible Benefits
Plan
New employees:
must enroll during first
calendar month of
employment
Current employees:
during annual drive
Group Medical
Insurance
After one full calendar
month for full-time.
Holidays
After 24 months and
scheduled to work 1,450
hours per year for parttime.
Immediately
Long Term Disability
After one full month
Longevity Pay
After 3 years of service
Maternity Leave
Immediately
Military Leave
Immediately
Optional Special
Accident Insurance
Immediately if enrolled
in group insurance plan
Provides male and female employees up to 12
workweeks of leave during a 12 month period
for specified family and medical reasons, to
provide continued medical insurance coverage
and to insure employees’ reinstatement to same
or equivalent positions following leave period.
The IRS allows certain benefits to be purchased
under the plan on a tax- free basis. Benefits in
the Tennessee Board of Regents Plan include
payment of state group medical premiums,
payment of state group dental premiums,
medical reimbursement accounts and dependent
day care reimbursement accounts.
Comprehensive medical and hospitalization
program in Preferred Provide Organization
(PPO); Point of Service (POS); Health
Maintenance Organization (HMO). Includes
basic term life and special accident insurance
coverage determined by a schedule based upon
the employee’s base annual earnings.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Day
Good Friday
Independence Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
4 other days during Christmas season.
Employee-paid premium.
Premium can be paid through payroll deduction.
$100 per year of full-time service; current
maximum benefit: $3,000.
Leave for maternity purposes shall be granted
for a period of up to four (4) months upon
request of a female employee. Sick Leave may
be used for a period of medical disability only;
an employee may use any or all accrued annual
leave or leave without pay for the remainder of
her maternity leave.
Regular pay for up to 15 days plus emergency
calls to active duty. Reemployment rights if
qualified.
Provides additional special accident coverage if
employees have paid premium.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Optional Term Life
Insurance
After one full month for
new employees.
During open enrollment
for current employees.
Optional Universal
Life Insurance
After one full month for
new employees.
During open enrollment
for current employees
with proof of
insurability.
Retirement
Immediately
Sick Leave
Accrues from date of
employment
Immediately
Tax Deferred
Annuities
United States
Savings Bonds
Voting Leave
Immediately
Immediately
Term life insurance offers a pure and simple
death benefit. The premium is small in
comparison to other types of life insurance
because there is no cash accumulation or paidup feature. The premiums automatically
increase as the participant’s insurability age
increases. Spouse and dependent children
coverage is also included in the term life
insurance. Employee paid premiums through
payroll deductions.
The universal life insurance plan offers a death
benefit as well as a savings feature. The
premiums are higher than a term life insurance
plan because it includes cash accumulation, a
loan provision and paid-up features. The
universal life insurance plan has a level
premium which means the premiums do not
increase as the participant's age increases. The
universal plan does not include coverage on
spouse or children. Employee paid premiums
through payroll deduction.
Benefits based on salary and years of service.
RSCC and the state contribute to TCRS and
ORP (TIAA-CREF, VALIC/AIG, and Voya).
7.5 hours per month. Unused sick leave counted
as creditable service for retirement.
Contributions can be made to a tax deferred
annuity on a salary reduction basis through
approved companies.
U.S. Savings Bonds can be purchased through
payroll deduction.
Regular faculty and staff who are registered
voters may receive reasonable time off to vote if
they request such time off before 12:00 noon the
day before the election. No time off will be
granted if the polls in the county where the
employee is a resident are open three (3) or
more hours before the employee is scheduled to
begin work or if the polls close three (3) or more
hours after the employee's work schedule ends.
For more information, please review information on the Human Resources webpage.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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EQUIPMENT CONTROL
Equipment (capital assets) is any tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one
year and costing $5,000 or more. A personal computer unit includes the following components:
the processor, monitor, keyboard, memory, and disk drives. These components will be
capitalized as a unit. For all other equipment that consists of component items, only those
components that cost $5,000 or more will be capitalized.
It is the responsibility of the budgetary unit heads to control and monitor the equipment and other
assets located within their areas. All employees should be made aware of the importance of the
safekeeping of institutional equipment. The policies and procedures described in this document
are to be considered minimum controls for equipment. Additional controls should be
implemented by the departments if considered necessary. A copy of the complete policy BA-0301, may be found on the RSCC policies web page.
EXAM SCHEDULES
Exam Schedules are posted on the Student Learning webpage for fall and spring semesters.
Review the Student Learning webpage for the specific dates.
If a comprehensive examination is given, it is important that all faculty follow the exam
schedule. If you have questions or concerns, and for some reason you cannot give your
exams during these periods, please notify your division dean.
FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS (PA-27-01)
It is the policy of Roane State Community College to employ faculty whose qualifications
comply with the policies and guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the
standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS
- COC).

Qualifications: Faculty members must meet the College’s requirements, as outlined in the
Faculty Qualifications Manual, to teach in the academic disciplines. These requirements
include those of applicable professional accrediting and/or approval agencies. The
qualifications for teaching at RSCC are the same for full-time and part-time faculty, and
the applicable qualifications to teach courses in the academic disciplines apply to all
delivery modes.

Academic degrees presented for credentialing will generally be awarded from regionally
accredited institutions. In the event that the faculty member is a graduate of an institution
outside the United States, a further review of credentials will be conducted to ensure
appropriate academic preparation.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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
Certification of Qualifications: Qualifications for all faculty must be certified by the
appropriate academic dean prior to the teaching appointment and all employment must be
conducted according to the screening and hiring procedures outlined in RSCC Policy PA18-01. Candidates graduating from foreign universities must supply appropriate
qualifying credentials (or certified translation of those credentials) prior to employment.

Roane State’s Faculty Qualifications Manual is the source for information regarding the
criteria for teaching all courses at the collegiate level. A review of this manual is
conducted annually by the Office of the Vice President for Student Learning.

If licensure or special certifications are required for the accreditation of an academic
program, these credentials must be filed with the Office of Human Resources prior to
employment. It is the responsibility of the faculty to ensure that such licensure or special
certifications are renewed when required.
 Alternative Qualifications Review: Under special circumstances, faculty members may
be hired by exception. Exceptions to qualifications outlined in the Faculty Qualifications
Manual may occur in two cases:
o The faculty member has outstanding professional experience and demonstrated
contributions to the teaching discipline which may be presented in lieu of formal
academic preparation.
o The faculty member has training in a closely related discipline and the competencies
needed to teach the course objectives are covered by the documented training in the
related discipline.
In these cases, qualifying documentation must be provided which may include academic
transcripts, professional letters of support, documentation of professional experience, current
certifications/licenses held, awards received or other pertinent items. After review of the
qualifying documentation, the Academic Dean must forward a signed Alternative Qualifications
Form with accompanying documentation to the Vice President for Student Learning for review
and approval.
FACULTY EVALUATION (PA-26-02)
A comprehensive and flexible system for faculty evaluation has been developed and is linked to
an objective planning system. The Roane State philosophy of evaluation complies with the TBR
minimum criteria for tenure and promotion. A primary goal of the college is to provide a means
for the professional development of each faculty member. Each faculty member can benefit
from the feedback received from evaluation as well as specific ideas provided for enhancing
his/her teaching and professional skills. Through the process of fair and accurate evaluation,
both Roane State and faculty members can grow.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Faculty members are evaluated by their contribution within specialty areas. The most desired
employees are excellent teachers, maintain high academic standards, and are proficient in their
chosen fields. In addition, they strengthen the institution through a variety of other
contributions. The most desired faculty are resourceful in supporting the mission of the college.
Ideal faculty serve the institution in multiple capacities.
The purpose of faculty evaluation is to provide information for use in determining tenure,
promotion and retention. Evaluation criteria cover the three major components of evaluation:
Teaching, Service/Outreach, and Scholarship/Creative Activities/Research. The period of
evaluation is Fall to Spring. At the beginning of the evaluation period and by September 1 of the
evaluation year, each faculty member develops a set of objectives and submits them to his or her
supervisor for mutual agreement. The faculty member has the opportunity to revise these
objectives, if necessary, at the mid-year review. After the end of the evaluation period, the
faculty member submits a summary of accomplishments. The supervisor prepares the evaluation
narrative summary form. The results are shared with the faculty member and reported to the
administration along with the supervisor's recommendations.
FACULTY SENATE (GA-32-01)
In accordance with RSCC Policy GA-32-01 and in the interest of academic freedom and
professional responsibilities, the Faculty Senate is dedicated to promoting faculty participation in
decision-making, and to providing an orderly process for improving communication and mutual
understanding between the administrative officers, the faculty, and the students of the college.
The duties and powers:





To express the collective opinion of the faculty to the administration of the college on
any matter of concern to the faculty, and to provide for the administration a
significant avenue for the dissemination, discussion, and evaluation of all matters of
concern to the faculty.
To initiate faculty input for the planning and implementation of college programs,
policies, and facilities, and to serve as a vehicle for recommendations faculty make
to address current college issues, problems, and institutional goals.
To define and recommend general educational objectives, subject to approval by the
president, and to participate fully and actively in the determination of programs and
policies that pertain to academic matters and faculty welfare.
To aid in securing and maintaining adequate salaries, tenure, sound retirement
systems, and such other benefits and improvements in conditions as will enable
faculty to function effectively, and to provide a forum for the open discussion of
faculty grievances and student concerns involving the faculty as a whole.
To promote principles of human dignity and concern for the interest of both the
college and the surrounding communities.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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FACULTY WORKLOAD GUIDELINES
A full teaching load will be 15 hours or the equivalent per term unless the Academic Dean
assigns other duties for the benefit of the college. Additional teaching load assignments may be
made as outlined in the TBR Policy on Extra Compensation (5:01:05:00).
Each faculty member should maintain class and office schedule including at least 30 hours per
week on campus and be available for students, other faculty, and administration. Each faculty
member is required to devote 37.5 hours per week to the college. Schedules must be posted and
filed with the appropriate Dean and Vice President for Student Learning. A minimum of fifteen
hours weekly should be open to students on campus and reconfigured each term to correspond to
the new schedule for that particular term. Faculty members are expected to maintain regular
office hours in addition to their regular teaching duties in order to accommodate students and
administrative responsibilities. Office and teaching hours should be posted each term at the
entrance to each faculty member's office. It is the responsibility of the Academic Deans to see
that new faculty office and teaching schedules are posted promptly on office doors each term.
Faculty should make themselves available to students for advising purposes. All faculty
members are expected to keep regular office hours and provide normal tutorial assistance to their
students. Under no circumstances will a faculty member charge any student enrolled in the
college for assistance in matters related to his/her teaching duties.
Faculty should assist with student advisement and registration and follow along student activities
including retention and placement. The Advising Resource Center assigns all degree seeking
students to an appropriate academic division, based on the student's declared major. Students are
encouraged to make an appointment with their advisors prior to registration each term. Academic
Deans will schedule advisement assignments and/or responsibilities during scheduled
registration hours.
In addition to the instructional responsibilities, faculty members are expected to perform other
duties that contribute to the welfare and support of the college. Among these are academic
advisement and committee assignments. Assignment of non-instructional duties will be
examined to assure that faculty members will not be asked to assume additional responsibilities
which might prove detrimental to teaching performance.
The Vice President for Student Learning will appoint standing committees in the fall term to
serve for that academic year. Faculty members are given the opportunity to indicate preference
for committee assignments. Although every person may not receive their first choice, an attempt
will be made to honor the requests. Efforts will be made to limit the faculty member to no more
than two standing committee assignments per academic year. Occasionally, faculty members
may be asked to work on a special task force or temporary committee assignment. If any faculty
member is asked to serve on more than two committees and that faculty member believes that the
additional assignment would be detrimental to teaching performance, the faculty member can ask
to be relieved of the additional assignment. Refer to Policy GA-25-01. Faculty members who
perform other non-instructional responsibilities, such as sponsoring a student organization, may
be relieved of additional committee assignments.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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Summer Pay
Summer pay for regular faculty employees and adjunct faculty will be paid on special exception
payrolls at the middle (approximately) and end of the summer term following completion of the
class or classes. For more information, review the TBR Policy 5:02:04:10 regarding Summer
Session and Inter-sessions found on the TBR website.
Workload Credit for Distance Education Instruction
Web Courses
2 credit hours
2.0
3.0
4.0
3 credit hours
3.0
4.0
5.0
4 credit hours
4.0
5.0
6.0
Student Enrollment
Up to 25
26 – 30
31– 35
After 35 students, a decision will be made whether to cap or add another section.
The minimum class size is 15 per Roane State Community College; classes with a total
enrollment below the minimum will be offered or canceled at the discretion of the Division Dean
and Vice President of Student Learning.
Interactive Courses
Semester
Semester Hours
Hours
3 cr. hour class
2 cr. hour
class
2.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
7.0
Semester Hours
4 cr. hour class
Semester Hours
5 cr. hr. class
Student
Enrollment
4.0
5.5
7.0
8.0
NA
5.0
7.0
8.5
10.0
NA
15-35
36-50
51-65
66-80
81>
1-3 sites: no extra credit
4-6 sites: 1.0 hour credit
FOOD AND DRINK IN CLASSROOMS (GA-21-04)
The food and drink policy pertains to all persons using classroom space at Roane State.
 All general classrooms (excluding those with carpet) will be open for food and drink.
 Individual faculty may establish a "no food and drink" policy for their class periods.
 Decisions on whether to allow food and drink in labs require consensus among faculty
using each lab each term providing that universally accepted safety regulations such as
those of OSHA, etc., are followed.
 No food or drink is permitted in carpeted classrooms. Academic Deans may make
exceptions for classes lasting longer than two hours.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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FULL-TIME FACULTY HIRING PROCEDURE
Task
Position Request Form
The form will contain the position description and
qualifications, proposed advertising and position
announcement, qualifications ratings, and appointment of
Selection Committee if required.
Forwarding Procedures
The Division Dean obtains the appropriate Executive
Officer approval including Human Resources, Financial
Services and President. The HR office forwards the
signed / approved Position Request Form to the Division
Dean.
Position Announcement / Recruiting Process
Selection Committee Appointment
The committee must consist of two of the following:
Division Dean, HR Officer, Executive Officer and faculty
member. In addition, the committee must contain at least
one female, one male and at least one minority member.
Selection Committee Responsibilities
The Selection Committee will screen all applicants,
conduct interview and ascertain the qualified applicants.
Completion of a Confidential Rating Form on all
interviewed applicants is required. The committee chair
completes a Certification / Faculty Form to document
compliance on the mini-teaching unit and oral proficiency
in the English language on the recommended candidate as
well as conduct and complete a minimum of three
telephone employment reference check sheets.
Human Resources Review of Documents
HR reviews all materials to ensure all affirmative action
steps have been taken.
Salary Equity Committee
The Salary Equity Committee makes a salary
recommendation to the President.
Review and Recommendation by President
The President reviews the employment recommendation
package.
Offer of Employment
HR will make the official offer of employment, prepare an
offer letter, contract and schedule a benefit / orientation
meeting.
Responsible Party
Academic Dean
Executive Officers
Human Resources
Academic Dean
Selection Committee
Human Resources
Salary Equity Committee
President
Human Resources
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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GUESTS AND VISITORS (AA-08-01)
Children, relatives or friends are prohibited from attending class with students or instructors.
Children are not to be left unattended on campus.
HARASSMENT-SEXUAL, RACIAL, OTHER (PA-02-01)
Roane State Community College is committed to creating and maintaining a positive work
environment for all employees and students. Employees and students have the right to work and
learn in an environment free from sexual harassment. The College provides an online, selfpaced, interactive training course “Preventing Sexual Harassment” to provide information and
training on sexual harassment that is readily accessible to all RSCC faculty, staff and students.
Individual training can be taken at your own pace and convenience. It is the responsibility of all
regular full-time and regular part-time staff to satisfactorily complete (80 percent mastery) the
training program within the first 30 days of employment. The training is accessible from the
RSCC Human Resources home page at
http://training.newmedialearning.com/psh/roanestate/index.htm
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Training is required of all employees and can be completed
through Momentum at https://elearn.roanestate.edu/d2l/home/6142946. Please contact the
CTAT department if you are unable to log in.
All new employees should complete the training modules within the first 30 days of
employment.
Institutional policy is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all present and prospective
employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and physical or mental
disability. Although sexual orientation is not included as a protected status under the law, the
College is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities and applies this
commitment to all aspects of recruitment, employment and education. It is also College policy
to afford equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees who are veterans of the
Vietnam era. This policy applies to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, classification/ compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls from layoffs
and educational, social, and recreational programs of this institution.
TITLE VI/DISCRIMINATION (PA-01-01)
Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race. In an effort to bring awareness to this
subject, the Tennessee Board of Regents Office of the General Counsel and department of
Human Resources has developed an online Title VI training module. Employees will be trained
annually on the provisions of Title VI.
All new employees should complete the training module within the first 30 days of employment.
Go to http://www.tbr.edu/human_resources/training/titlevitraining/pass.asp with password set to
“compliance” (all lowercase, no quotes). Upon taking the quiz, the employee will receive a web
certificate ready for printing. The employee identifies their institution from a drop down menu.
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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That institution’s Human Resources officer and affirmative action officer will receive an e-mail
verification of the test results.
Institutional policy is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all present and prospective
employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and physical or mental
disability. Although sexual orientation is not included as a protected status under the law, the
College is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities and applies this
commitment to all aspects of recruitment, employment and education. It is also College policy
to afford equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees who are veterans of the
Vietnam era. This policy applies to all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, classification/ compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls from layoffs
and educational, social, and recreational programs of this institution.
INCLEMENT WEATHER (GA-26-01)
It is the policy of Roane State Community College to cancel classes under extreme weather
conditions. In the event it is necessary for the President/designee to declare the specific hours as
emergency closing, the following guidelines will be used:
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Regular full-time and part-time employees on the active payroll who are scheduled to
work during the declared times of closing will be granted time off from work with pay.
Employees who are not scheduled to work will not be paid for the emergency closing. If
an employee is prevented from reporting to work for his/her normally scheduled work
hours, annual leave or leave without pay will be charged.
For clerical and support staff employees who are required to work during the time period
during which time the College is officially closed, the time worked should be charged as
regular scheduled hours. Additional hours that exceed the regularly scheduled hours
should be charged to compensatory time.
Employees not affected by the emergency closing, i.e., employees attending official
meetings or workshops outside the college's service area during the time period of the
closing, should not charge time to emergency closing.
Regular part-time employees will be affected on a pro-rated basis in each of the areas
listed above. The president may approve exceptions to this policy as deemed appropriate.
Class Information During Bad Weather
 Daytime vs. Evening Classes
o A daytime class is as a class that begins before 4:30 p.m.
o An evening class is a class that begins at or after 4:30 p.m.
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Daytime classes
When bad weather occurs, one of the three following decisions will be made:
o Classes will start at 9:30 a.m., or 11 a.m.
o Classes will be canceled
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Evening Classes
Evening classes (those beginning at or after 4:30 p.m.) will either be canceled or held at
the regular time. Generally, a decision about evening classes will be made by 2 p.m. that
day. An announcement will be posted on the RSCC web site and a Raider Alert text
message will be sent for those that have signed up to receive them.
Definition of a Late Start Schedule
If an announcement is made that RSCC will open at 9:30 a.m., this means that 8:00 a.m. classes
are cancelled. All classes starting at 9:30 a.m. will be held.
If an announcement is made that RSCC will open at 11:00 a.m., this means that 8:00 a.m. and
9:30 a.m. classes are cancelled. All classes starting at 11:00 a.m. will be held.
To eliminate any confusion, at the beginning of each semester, instructors of early morning
classes, morning labs, and morning clinicals will give instruction for that class in the event of a
LATE START SCHEDULE.
When the LATE START SCHEDULE goes into effect, early morning classes that are not held
will be made up later; arrangements for make-up will be made and announced by the course
instructor.
All times for a late start schedule are local. If students miss an interactive class, a recording of
the class will be available to them at a later time. You will need to contact your instructor for
viewing instructions.
Different Weather at Different Campuses
In general, when decisions about school closings are made, one decision will be made for all nine
Roane State campuses. In the event that one campus experiences extreme weather that the other
campuses do not a decision to close or start that campus late will be made. On those occasions,
an announcement about the one closing will be made on local radio and Knoxville TV Stations.
Announcements will be also be posted on the RSCC web site and a RaiderAlert text messages
will be sent for those that have signed up to receive them.
Class Make up
Instructors of classes that do not meet or start late due to inclement weather will announce
arrangements for making up work as soon as the class resumes.
Weekend classes
The same procedures will be followed for weekend classes.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
The Information Technology Division provides administrative, email, networking and
microcomputer support for Roane State Community College.
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Administrative Systems
o Administrative Mainframe Support—maintains the mainframe systems, Internet
software, system printers, and numerous system software packages.
o Programming Support--maintains the IA/SCT, Banner software, and all related
subsystems for Banner and various locally developed programs.
Networking and Technical Support
o Help Desk--provides assistance and trouble-shooting for all computer problems,
including but not limited to: Microsoft Office E-mail, PC/MAC hardware,
PC/MAC software, password problems, etc. The Help Desk is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The preferred method for reporting a problem is
to send e-mail to HELP@roanestate.edu. The Help Desk may also be reached by
dialing extension HELP (4347). After 4:30, the Help Desk number is forwarded to
a technician working evening hours.
o Microcomputer Support--provides all microcomputer maintenance and support to
faculty, staff and labs for Roane State. Support for applications software comes
from this department as well. To request technical support, call or e-mail the Help
Desk and identify the problem, the tag number of the machine, and whether the
problem will prohibit a class from starting or continuing.
o Network Management--responsible for the entire RSCC network, including
Windows servers, network wiring, network configurations, and network
monitoring. Requests for Network Support should be sent to
HELP@roanestate.edu.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (GA 24-01)
The college’s institutional effectiveness system incorporates the strategic planning process of the
Tennessee Board of Regents which provides a collaborative framework for establishing and
assessing institutional goals and objectives in support of system-wide educational priorities. As
an integral part of this process, the college sets annual benchmarks for the accomplishment of its
stated goals and objectives, assesses whether it has achieved these outcomes/objectives, and uses
the results of this assessment for improvement opportunities. The college utilizes SPOL
(Strategic Planning OnlineTM), an integrated, online system to record and continuously update
departmental strategic objectives, assessment efforts, and the use of assessment results for
improvement.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (GA-28-01)
The Tennessee Board of Regents and Roane State Community College seek to encourage
inventions, discoveries, and the production of copyrightable materials by members of the Roane
State Community College community; facilitate the utilization of such discoveries and materials
to the benefit of the public, the institution, and the members of the institutional community; and
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provide for the equitable sharing of any proceeds derived from the commercial exploitation of
inventions, discoveries, and copyrightable materials in which, pursuant to this policy, Roane
State Community College is determined to have an interest. Please reference TBR Policy
5:01:06:00 and RSCC policy GA-28-01 for more details.
LEARNING CENTERS & LEARNING SUPPORT
The Learning Centers provide free learning assistance to Roane State students, faculty, staff, and
service-area community members. The tutors specialize in math, writing, science, foreign
languages, and study skills.
Learning Centers and Learning Support Labs are available on the Roane County Campus, the
Oak Ridge Campus, and on the Cumberland County Campus. Tutoring is also available at other
Roane State sites on an as needed/as available basis.
The Learning Centers and Learning Support Lab operate on a walk-in basis and do not require
students to schedule appointments for tutoring sessions. Subject-specific tutor schedules are
posted at each location and the Learning Center webpage.
Tutors at each location range from students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in their
subject area (with an overall GPA of at least 3.0), to tutors who have obtained Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees in their field. All tutors are required to attend 3 training sessions per semester
and are adequately prepared to work with a wide variety of student learners.
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Tutoring in Math, Science, and Other Disciplines
o Learning Center tutors for these disciplines are selected partly on the basis of their
ability to model effective study habits for their peers. Tutors provide assistance
with routine coursework but also focus on helping students learn how to prepare
for tests and quizzes.
 Writing Help
o Learning Center writing tutors strive to help students become successful,
independent communicators. By providing one-to-one interaction, accomplished
tutors help students recognize the strengths and weaknesses in their drafts.
Writing consultants do not edit or proofread, but rather focus primarily on
teaching drafting and revision skills. Students are challenged to exceed instructor
expectations and develop critical thinking skills.
 Online Tutoring & Resources
o RSCC offers a college developed online tutoring experience - the Learning Center
Online. All enrolled students are now able to receive online assistance from
tutors with knowledge of their instructors, assignments, and the general Roane
State community. The Learning Center Online provides math and science
discussions, as well as a drop box where students can upload essays and receive
timely electronic feedback from tutors.
o Professional online tutoring is still available in a variety of disciplines from
https://services.smarthinking.com at no charge to RSCC students. Current
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students can log in using their RSCC e-mail address as their username and their R
number as their password.
o The Learning Center Staff has created a variety of popular online resources for
student and faculty use—including an Online Writing Lab (OWL), a SAILS
research paper tool called the Assignment Calculator, and links to helpful
math/science resources.
Workshops & Class Visits
o The Learning Center Specialists have designed practical, interactive workshops
that can be conducted with a class. Workshops usually focus on a particular skill
or assignment within a course, and last anywhere from 30-80 minutes. If
interested please contact ext. 4329 (Roane Loudon, and Morgan County) or ext.
2326 (Oak Ridge, Campbell, and Scott County).
o The Learning Center staff would also appreciate the opportunity to visit classes to
introduce students to the services available.
Group Study
The Learning Centers encourage students to form study groups with their peers. Group
study rooms and centralized locations in which these groups can meet, as well as tutors
who will facilitate high-quality group interaction are available.
Computer Use
Each Learning Center is equipped with computers with internet access and Microsoft
programs. Learning Center staff members can provide free basic computer instruction.
LIBRARY SERVICES
The RSCC Libraries want to help the faculty provide high-quality instruction to our students.
Library Services offer a diverse collection of information resources in a variety of formats: print
books; eBooks; magazines and academic journals; electronic databases; websites and more. To
learn more about resources available at your RSCC libraries, please visit the library webpage.
The online catalog provides a complete listing of resources available at all RSCC library
locations. Books and copies of articles may be requested for courier delivery to any RSCC
campus location. Requests may be placed by phone, email or online.
Other services include:
 Library tours/instruction – Bring a class to the library or have a demonstration in the
classroom.
 Research assistance
 Help finding articles and other supplemental instructional material
 Wireless internet access
 Laptops and iPads(available for checkout to students and staff)
 Interlibrary loan
 TBR/TALC Borrower card –borrowing privileges at UT, Knoxville; Tennessee
Technological University; and other TBR-affiliated community college libraries.
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MISSING PROPERTY
When college resources are discovered missing or theft or misconduct is suspected, the employee
making the discovery must immediately notify the Campus Police Department. The reports may
be submitted anonymously. However, it often times will greatly aid in the investigation if the
report is not made anonymously should the investigators have additional follow-up questions.
The campus police department will conduct an initial assessment to determine if a potential loss
has in fact occurred, the nature of the potential loss, and potential cause of the loss (i.e.,
misconduct of an employee, student, vendor, contractor, or other). This initial assessment should
occur immediately upon notification of the Campus Police Department. A written summary of
the initial assessment will be provided by the Campus Police Department to the Executive Vice
President for Business and Finance as well as the Director of Internal Audit. A report to the
Tennessee Board of Regents and to the State Comptroller may be required.
OFFICE HOURS (PA-24-01)
Faculty members are required to maintain class and office schedule including at least 30 hours
per week on campus and be available for students, other faculty, and administration. Each faculty
member is required to devote 37.5 hours per week to the college. Schedules must be posted and
filed with the appropriate Academic Dean as well as the Vice President for Student Learning. A
minimum of fifteen hours per week should be open to students on campus and rescheduled each
term to correspond to the new schedule for that particular term. In order to accommodate
students and administrative responsibilities, faculty members are expected to maintain regular
office hours in addition to the regular teaching duties. Office and teaching hours should be
posted each term at the entrance to each faculty member's office. It is the responsibility of the
Academic Deans to see that new faculty office and teaching schedules are posted promptly on
office doors each term. Faculty should make themselves available to students for advising
purposes. All faculty members are expected to keep regular office hours and provide normal
tutorial assistance to their students. Under no circumstances will a faculty member charge any
student enrolled in the college for assistance in matters related to his/her teaching duties.
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
According to the TBR Policy 5:01:05:00, full-time employment with the Tennessee Board of
Regents demands an individual’s full-time professional expertise, commitment, and energies,
and the assigned teaching load of a TBR faculty member constitutes a full-time assignment.
However, the Tennessee Board of Regents recognizes the value to its students, its personnel, its
45 member institutions, and to the citizens of Tennessee arising from outside consulting and
other professional experiences in which members of the faculty and staff may engage. Such
activities contribute to the quality of instruction, enhance the competency of the individual,
contribute to the economic development of the state, and bring credit to the institution. These
activities also create valuable links between institutions and their communities.
Prior to engaging in outside employment or a continuing business activity, full-time faculty and
staff members should review the TBR policy mentioned above and submit an Outside
Employment Notification form. The form will be reviewed and either approved or disapproved
dependent upon the potential for interference with assigned duties and responsibilities and is not
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in conflict with the above policy. The Outside Employment Notification form can be found at
the Human Resources webpage.
PLACEMENT SERVICES
Placement Services helps Roane State students and graduates obtain employment in their fields.
Placement Services provides information about internships, cooperative education and job
opportunities. The office also helps students with their job seeking skills such as writing
resumes, cover letters and practicing interview skills with the use of Roane State’s RaiderRecruit
online job board program. Placement Services helps employers find Roane State graduates who
fit their specific employee needs. The office schedules on-campus interviews, posts online job
listings and hosts annual job fairs.
POST-TENURE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (TBR Guideline P-160)
The program allows tenured faculty who meet all of the requirements of the TBR guidelines to
ease into retirement while teaching a reduced load and maintain benefits. For more information
review the TBR policy on the TBR website.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PA-25-01)
Roane State Community College is committed to providing quality services to its clients. Among
the various measures of institutional effectiveness and success are the continual growth and
professional development of all employees. RSCC accepts the institutional responsibilities
necessary to support a comprehensive program designed for the maintenance and improvement
of existing skills as well as the acquisition of new ones for these individuals.
The primary responsibility for providing quality instruction rests with the faculty, and they
should take advantage of every opportunity to increase their abilities to create and manage
learning experiences for students. These opportunities include activities provided by RSCC,
professional organizations, and individual activities developed by faculty members.
In order to support professional development, RSCC commits to:
 Providing funds for faculty and staff to participate in a major conference, workshop, or
similar event at least once every three years. In the case of an individual who holds office
in a state and/or national organization, efforts will be made to support annual
participation in the related conference or annual meeting.
 Providing leave time to attend the professional development functions with appropriate
arrangements for classes missed.
 Providing leaves of absence and sabbatical leaves for individuals to pursue advanced
degrees or participate in special programs requiring extended absence. A leave of this
type should be based on the individual's status and the needs of the institution.
 Including professional development as a component of faculty and staff evaluation with
particular attention given to the role of such activities in the determination of promotion
and tenure for faculty.
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PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
For most purchases, faculty will need to discuss with the Academic Dean and Division Secretary.
They will assist in completing and filing the appropriate paperwork as well as the approval
process.
REGENT’S ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM
Roane State offers associate degrees on the web with the assistance of other Tennessee Board of
Regents schools through the Regent’s Online Degree Program. A current listing of RODP
degrees and courses can be found the RODP website.
Regent’s Online courses are offered via the course management system D2L. Some courses
require two tests to be taken at the Testing Center. Testing Centers are conveniently located at
the main campus (Harriman) and at the branch campus in Oak Ridge.
RSCC GRADING SYSTEM (AA-11-01)
Faculty should adhere to grading scale guidelines established for the course or department. These
guidelines should be clearly stated on the course syllabus. Refer to the RSCC catalog for a listing
of acceptable grades. The markings which may appear on the grade report and/or transcript are
as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
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AU
Outstanding
Above Average
Average
Passing
Failure
Incomplete
Withdrawal
Pass
Audit, no grade or credit
Review the rosters for accuracy and make certain students do not attend class unless their names
are listed on the roster. If for some reason a student's grade must be changed, discuss the change
with the appropriate division Dean.
SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCT USE (GA-21-01)
Roane State Community College has established, as allowed by legislation, a policy on smoking
on campus. This policy is as follows:
 Smoking and the use of other tobacco products is prohibited in all college buildings and
indoor facilities, campus grounds and walkways, and all areas where non-smokers cannot
avoid environmental smoke. Other tobacco products include electronic cigarettes (e-cig
or e-cigarette), personal vaporizer (PV), or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS)
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that are battery powered devices which simulate tobacco smoking. Appropriate signage
will be posted designating the campus as non-smoking.
A small smoking area will be provided for employees and students in designated areas of
the parking lot for the Roane County and Oak Ridge campuses and at designated areas
for each satellite location.
Smoking or use of other tobacco products is prohibited inside any college vehicle.
Enforcement of this policy for staff will be the primary responsibility of supervisors.
Roane State Police Officers and Security Guards will be responsible for enforcement at
public events. Student offenders will be referred to the Dean of Students if disciplinary
action is deemed necessary. All college personnel have the authority to enforce this
policy.
This policy will be widely communicated through standard institutional communication
channels.
SOCIAL MEDIA (G-100)
The Public Relations Office maintains the official social media accounts of the college on all
social media platforms. The following are guidelines for social media accounts created as part of
an individual’s, program’s or department’s function at the college. Guidelines do not apply to
personal social media.
 Differentiate departmental/program social media from the college’s “official” social
media
 Inform Public Relations that you are starting an account
 Ensure all information shared is authentic and transparent
 Protect all confidential information
 Respect copyright laws
 Consider your audience
 Be respectful
 Be active and timely
 Understand that not all negative comments are bad
 Follow all TBR Policies
 Follow Site Terms of Service and Guidelines
STUDENT EVALUATIONS OF FACULTY (PA-26-02)
Guidelines for Administering Faculty Evaluations
Faculty evaluate courses dependent upon the policy requirements unless otherwise instructed by
the division Dean. Special arrangements must be made with the division Dean for any adjunct
faculty member who wishes to evaluate an individual instruction course. All classes for which
materials are prepared must complete the rating forms during the assigned week.
Procedure for administering the evaluations
 At the beginning of the class, each faculty member will request the students to participate
in the evaluation. Please arrange to have a designated student collect the forms after all
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evaluations have been completed and return the packet to the designated holding bin at
each campus. The faculty member should not be in the room during the evaluation
process or handle the evaluation packets after they are complete.
Explain the instructions on the form to the students. Write your Teacher I.D. number and
the Rating Scale on the board and then leave the room. Each class evaluated will have a
different I.D. number.
Students are encouraged to write comments on the back of the questionnaire.
Please note, evaluation scores will be returned as soon as they become available to the division
secretaries. Narratives will be typed at the discretion of the division Dean. The division
secretary will notify faculty of the dates the evaluation process will be administered each
semester. Additional instructions will be included in the evaluation packet.
Interpretation of Faculty Evaluations
Faculty will receive a copy of your student evaluation results from your division Dean. These
printouts will list a “total observation score” from each section that you evaluated and the
itemized student responses to each question.
You will find it useful to analyze your results on a question-by-question basis. These figures
help to pinpoint strengths and areas of improvement. The final figure is an overall composite, a
single number for each class and an overall figure on the summary sheet. You and your division
Dean can compare this figure to the division composite and institutional composite scores.
One administrative use for the evaluation results concerns retention, promotion, tenure, and
salary recommendations. The most crucial use of these figures, however, is for the improvement
of instruction. Only a careful study of faculty evaluation results and student comments can
accomplish that goal.
STUDENT PROBLEMS
Disagreements
In dealing with disagreement, confrontation and inappropriate behavior, seek the advice or
guidance of the Dean of Students (ext. 4550). In addition, the administrator at site campuses
may be able to assist you with guidance or appropriate steps to take.
 If confrontation occurs in a public setting, attempt to move to a private setting.
 Listen carefully and professionally to the criticism or grievance.
 Repeat the main points of the argument to ensure both of parties see the same issue.
 Express your point of view. Allow your critic to respond.
 Accept any valid criticism and state the intended corrective action.
 If it appears that the issue cannot be resolved satisfactorily, restate your position making
clear any action you plan to take. Indicate what recourse is available to appeal.
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Emotional Problems
Occasionally, a student may experience emotional problems due to illness, stress, family
situations or other hardships. During the regular office hours, call Counseling Services for
assistance at the Harriman Campus ext. 4546 or Oak Ridge Campus ext. 2003.
 Remain calm. This is the most important action you can take.
 Remove the student from the classroom.
 If this is a major disturbance and the student is out of control, call security.
 If you are at a site campus, ask the site director to assist you with the student.
Alcohol and Drugs
Occasionally, a student may attend class after the ingestion of alcohol or drugs.
 Remain calm.
 On the Roane County or Oak Ridge Branch Campus, contact security by calling the
switchboard operator. If it is after the switchboard operator’s hours, the automated
attendant will direct you to security.
 Calmly and professionally ask the student to step outside the classroom.
 At a site campus, ask the administrator or a staff member to call a relative or friend of the
student to take the student home. If the student is under 21, call the police. Under no
circumstances should a RSCC employee transport the student.
 If you have no other resource, call 911.
 File a report online at the Be Safe website or contact the Dean of Students at ext. 4550
providing the details of the incident and the name of the student involved.
Sexual Misconduct (PA-02-02)
Roane State provides educational awareness and prevention programs for violence against
women for all employees and students.
Student Discipline (SA-06-01)
RSCC students are expected to adhere to institutional student conduct code RSCC Disciplinary
Policy SA-06-01. The policy is found in the RSCC catalog and Student Handbook. Contact the
Dean of Students at ext. 4550 for assistance.
STANDING COMMITTEES (GA-25-01)
Committee assignments are considered part of the responsibility of all members of the
institution, since an institution cannot operate effectively without the planning and ideas of
students, faculty, and other staff.
The President appoints standing committees in the fall term to serve for one academic year.
These appointments are based on individual employee requests as well as the recommendations
of the Vice President for Student Learning. Generally, part-time faculty are not appointed as
voting members of standing committees. Professional staff and students of the college are asked
to serve on certain committees. All standing committees are advisory, unless assigned policymaking duties by the President. Recommendations and reports of all committees are made
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known to the faculty as relevance requires. The faculty can use the standing committees for
making suggestions and recommendations to the administration.
The chairperson of each committee is appointed by the President to preside for one academic
year. The duties of the chairperson are to initiate, formulate, and report to the President
suggestions and recommendations discussed by the committee. Meetings of all committees
should be held on a regular basis. The President and other executive officers will attempt to be
available for committee meetings, if and when a committee chairperson requests.
TESTING SERVICES
The Testing Center provides a wide range of services to both the college and the community.
The center provides testing for the RN Entrance Examination, LPN Challenge, Health Science
Entrance Exam, Departmental performance exams, GED exams and ACT exams. The Testing
Center also coordinates proctoring services for the Regents On-Line Degree Program. Hours are
established at the beginning of each semester.
Exams to be proctored on the Roane County Campus should be sent to the Testing Center one
week in advance. Instructors are responsible for supplying copies of exam and handouts for each
site. Faxing and emailing materials are not permitted. Please route materials to be copied
through your division secretary and allow extra time for preparation.
Please send a copy of your syllabus or testing schedule for the semester to the Testing Center on
the Roane County Campus. The Testing Center is responsible for scheduling all proctors. A
proctor will not be provided without at least a one-week notice. A 24-hour notice is required to
cancel a proctor. When requesting a proctor for your test, be sure to include the following:
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Special Instructions
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Approximate length of test:
Sites
TRAVEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (BA-01-01)
The travel guide webpage is a comprehensive tool designed to assist with all travel issues.
Faculty need to obtain assistance from the division secretary to complete the forms.
The travel guide webpage is designed for use by any RSCC employee or group and is intended to
serve as a reference source for the primary areas associated with travel necessary for the proper
execution of official college business and objectives. Travel policies and reimbursement rates
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.
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are subject to change from time to time. For assistance with areas related to travel, please
contact the Business Office at extension 4342.
Appendix I – RSCC Organizational Chart
http://www.roanestate.edu/webfolders/wallaceda/oier/reports/orgchart.pdf
Accessing the RSCC and TBR Policy Manuals
The Roane State Policy Manual is available online to ensure that every faculty and staff member has access to the current manual. To access the
RSCC policy manual, go to the RSCC homepage http://www.roanestate.edu Keyword: Policies. TBR policies can also be found on the TBR
homepage http://www.tbr.state.tn.us.